1. Longer duration of disorder
2. Age - the older the person is when they start recovery, the more likely that relapse will occur
3. Excessive exercise after recovery
4. Struggles with body image and low self esteem
5. Negative and stressful life events

Eating Disorder Relapse Risk Factors

Types of Eating Disorder Relapse

1. Increased thoughts around weight and food
2. Perfectionistic tendencies and need for control
3. Hopelessness and sadness
4. Body checking, weighing self
5. Eating less and/or avoiding certain foods
6. Purging
7. Need to exercise more
8. Isolation from others
9. Feeling guilty after meals

Signs of an Eating Disorder Relapse

1. Create a support system
2. Acknowledge things that trigger the eating disorder thoughts and behaviors
3. Work on developing healthy coping skills
4. Ask for help when needed
5. Recognize victories

Relapse Prevention

Citations for references on eating disorder relapse

References for Eating Disorder Relapse

Covid has brought on many challenges for people globally. Individuals with eating disorders, in particular, are at risk for increasing severity of their symptoms. In addition, people may also be at higher risk for developing eating disorders.

Covid’s Impact on Rates of Eating Disorders

There are many risk factors that can cause eating disorder relapse. Relapse in patients with anorexia nervosa is most likely to occur within the first 18 months after treatment, and about 35% of patients relapse. Relapse in patients with bulimia nervosa is most likely to occur within the first 2 years after treatment, and about 41% of patients relapse.

University of California, Berkeley

This list includes different theories or concepts that are used to explain, define, or otherwise provide further insight into the workings of feeding and eating disorders. These include:
-	Current Scales to Measure Eating Disorder Symptoms
-	Eating Disorder Health Outcomes
-	Eating Disorder Relapse
-	Nine Truths About Eating Disorders


Theories & Concepts Relevant to Feeding and Eating Disorders

Derrick, A. P. (2019, November 28). Eating Disorder Relapse Is Common. https://www.eatingrecoverycenter.com/blog/recovery/Eating-Disorder-Relapse-is-Common 

Eating Recovery Center: Eating Disorder Relapse Is Common

- Assessment Of Eating Disorders: Review And Recommendations For Clinical Use
- Eating Attitudes Test 26 (EAT-26)
- Eating Disorder Examination (EDE)
- ED-15 

Current Scales to Measure Eating Disorder Symptoms

Eating disorders are relatively rare but are associated with a multitude of physiological, psychological, social and economical complications and have the highest mortality of all mental disorders.

Eating Disorder Health Outcomes

Eating Disorder Relapse

The Academy for Eating Disorders created a list of the Nine Truths About Eating Disorders in order to debunk common myths surrounding them.

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